4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Colby Summer Luncheon 2023

Once again celebrating the museum’s commitment to transforming lives through art, the contributions of artists, and the unwavering support of friends like you. ***CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO***

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INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING

Dates: Wednesday, August 9 at 10-11:30am + Wednesday, August 23 at 1-2:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studio Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. If you've been curious about 3D printing, this workshop is for you! Makers and creators will learn about TinkerCAD and Thingiverse, […]

$35

Eco Exploration

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Using aquatic ecosystems, we will spend a week learning about how to design experiments, collect data, and make conclusions about our research questions. Along the way, you will learn about the plants and animals that live in and around ponds, or interact with pond environments for food, shelter, and reproduction. We will explore water chemistry […]

$65

ART IN THE PARK: NATURE COLLAGE

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Date: August 10, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. The collage illustrations by Alma Fullerton in the book Community Soup, use natural objects like sticks, leaves, and grasses. Each collage she creates […]

Free
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Movies in the Park

Fort Western 16 Cony St, Augusta, ME

Movies in the Park is back! Join the Augusta Downtown Alliance and the Children's Discovery Museum for a free movies series in the grass in front of Fort Western, right next to city hall! Movies are on WEDNESDAYS This year's lineup:July 12th HookJuly 26th Airbud The Last Fetch**August 9th Puss in BootsRain dates: July 19th […]

COMMUNITY DRAW – SEPTEMBER

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6-8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Program. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to […]

$10

Ephemera Collection Station

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8″ × 10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned […]

Free

Make a Crankie

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

What is a crankie? Join artist and illustrator Lucky Platt for a hands-on program on the crankie- a unique moving panorama storytelling tool! Originating in the early 1800’s, the crankie involves two handled spools that can be ‘cranked’ to bring movement to an illustrated scroll. Celebrate the moving image at the Maine International Film Festival […]

Free

Dirigo Speaker Series

Hathaway Creative Center 10 Water Street, Waterville

Omnic Data: Revolutionizing E-Sports Coaching to Improve Gameplay With Shaun Meredith, CEO & Co-Founder Join us to learn about Omnic Forge, an artificial intelligence platform that analyzes e-sports player performance to take gaming to a new and improved level. Location:10 Water St., Waterville Hathaway Creative Center Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space Refreshments: Food and hard and […]

Free

Union Coffeehouse: Ed Desjardins

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

Our mid-summer Union Coffeehouse will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 7 PM in Friendship Hall at the Union Church of Belgrade Lakes.  We are happy to welcome Ed DesJardins in what promises to be an enjoyable evening with one of central Maine's finest singer/songwriters.  For over thirty years Ed has been crafting his […]

$10

Earth And Space NASA Camp

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Campers begin by discovering the basics of our solar system. Then they will use a sun scope, plan their own planet, train like an astronaut, study moonquakes, send up stump rockets, make craters, explore clouds, and make kites to fly! The Museum Space Camp is partnering with the NASA Camp program. For ages 7–12. Camp […]

$65

Business After hours

Waterville, ME

Surette Real Estate, 113 Silver St. Waterville, ME A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co -hosted by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer to Chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer wine and other beverages are available, or you could win the […]

Dirty Heads: Island Glow Tour

Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

Opening Act: Tropidelic Since 2001, Dirty Heads have mixed hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a unique sound that both fully embodies their Southern California roots and resonates with audiences around the globe. Dirty Heads are currently out streaming some of the biggest alternative acts in the U.S., with over 1.29 MILLION digital track sales […]

$50

Israelism

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Back by popular demand! Free for MIFF Full and Partial Pass holders, as well as Comp "Admit One" ticket holders. Show your pass at the Box Office to exchange for a ticket. Additional tickets available for purchase. The role of Israel in American Jewish identity is challenged when Simone Zimmerman and Eitan join an awakening […]

Free – $14

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP

  Date: July 20, 2023, 12-1:15pm Organizations: Sayon Camara Drumming + Waterville Creates Venue: Paul J Schupf Art Center This event is free but pre- registration is required. Journey to an African village with Sayon Camara of Guinea, celebrated drummer and steward of the ancient traditional music of his people. Learn the drumming, music, song, story and traditional […]

ART IN THE PARK: FRIENDSHIP COLLAGES

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Date: July 20, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. What do you love about your friends? Inspired by the story of friendship in the book I Am You, we will create friendship […]

Free

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Childrens Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

Date July 22, 2023 Time 2pm Organization Children's Discovery Museum Location 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville  Join us for a Festive Fundraiser to Support Kringleville!  The Children’s Discovery Museum is thrilled to invite you and your family to our special fundraising event in July to support the beloved Waterville holiday tradition, Kringleville, as it continues to grow. Together, let’s create […]

The High Kings

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

After 15 years at the top of their game, The High Kings are still selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Having already surpassed a million listeners on Spotify as well as 2 platinum albums in their time, The High Kings are celebrating 15 years together by releasing 15 […]

$28 – $38
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Missoula Children’s Theatre Summer Camps

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

HERCULES: July 24–29 RAPUNZEL: July 31–August 5 Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theatre camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday afternoon with a fully realized […]

$175

Movies in the Park

Linscott Field 43 Piggery Rd, Augusta, ME

Movies in the Park is back! Join the Augusta Downtown Alliance and the Children's Discovery Museum for a free movies series in the grass in front of Fort Western, right next to city hall! Movies are on WEDNESDAYS This year's lineup:July 12th HookJuly 26th Airbud The Last Fetch**August 9th Puss in BootsRain dates: July 19th […]

ART IN THE PARK: ART FOR THE HELPERS

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Date: July 27, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Who are the community helpers? We sometimes forget all the workers who keep the city clean, who mow the grasses, empty the […]

Free

Waterville Visioning

Online Event ME

Comprehensive Plan Review Commission meeting This committee is meeting via ZOOM, please contact agbeverage@waterville-me.gov for the link to participate.

Free

An Evening with David Sedaris

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling […]

MCT: HERCULES

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

  Theatre Camp Dates: July 24 - 29, 2023 Performance Date: Saturday, July 29 at 12pm Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME These events are eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This performance follows a week-long session of theatre camp. CLICK HERE for more information. Conceived and written by […]

$5

Community Day

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for a day of family-friendly art, creative workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences. Create your own works of art at the Art Tent with Lunder Institute resident fellow Genevieve Gaignard and Papay Solomon. Engage in looking activities in our galleries, and spend time in our exhibitions—Painted: Our […]

Free
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